ActionTec SBWD50A User manual

ScreenBeam Mini
Wireless Display
Receiver
Model#: SBWD50A
User Manual
V1.0

Table of Contents
Chapter One. Getting Started..........................................................................................................1
Introduction..................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ...................................................................................................................1
Receiver ................................................................................................................................1
Compatible Devices ..............................................................................................................1
Chapter Two. Installing the Receiver...............................................................................................2
Connecting the Receiver to an HDTV............................................................................................2
Chapter Three. Setting Up for the First Time.................................................................................4
Connecting via Intel WiDi App ......................................................................................................4
Adjusting the HDTV Picture ..................................................................................................7
WiDi Software Version Support ............................................................................................9
Connecting via Windows 8.1+ ....................................................................................................10
Connecting via Miracast™...........................................................................................................13
Tips for Optimal Performance.....................................................................................................13
Chapter Four. Display and Control Options ...................................................................................14
Display Mode ..............................................................................................................................14
Ultra-Low Delay ..........................................................................................................................15
Intel WiDi 3.5 and higher ....................................................................................................15
NVIDIA Shield......................................................................................................................16
Restore to Default.......................................................................................................................16
Chapter Five. Configuring and Upgrading ScreenBeam Mini........................................................17
Installing ScreenBeam Configuration Utility ...............................................................................17
Installation in Windows 8.1 ................................................................................................17
Installation in Windows 7/8................................................................................................19
Preparing Your System................................................................................................................21
Wireless Mode....................................................................................................................21
USB Mode ...........................................................................................................................22
Configuring ScreenBeam Mini ....................................................................................................23
Wireless Mode....................................................................................................................23
USB Mode ...........................................................................................................................27
Upgrading ScreenBeam Mini ......................................................................................................29
Wireless Mode....................................................................................................................29
USB Mode ...........................................................................................................................30
Manual Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................33
Appendix I. Troubleshooting and FAQs..........................................................................................34
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................34
FAQs............................................................................................................................................36
Appendix II. Specifications ..............................................................................................................42
Appendix III. Notices ....................................................................................................................43

Warranty.....................................................................................................................................43
GPL Info.......................................................................................................................................43
EU CE Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................43
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................44

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Chapter One.Getting Started
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Mini Wireless Display
Receiver (hereinafter refer to as “the Receiver”).
The Receiver lets you wirelessly streams what’s on your Intel WiDi or Miracast™ compatible
device to your HDTV, including movies, videos, photos, music, and more. The Receiver
frees your eyes from a tiny screen.
The Receiver boasts some great features, including fast setup, smooth video playback, full
1080p HD support, ultra-low delay, Windows 8.1 optimization, versatile compatibility, low
power consumption, and more.
This user manual will take you through the procedures needed to install, connect to, operate,
configure, and upgrade the Receiver, and also describe a few different possible scenarios
about locating faults.
Package Contents
Contents in the Receiver’s package are listed below:
• ScreenBeam Mini Wireless Display Receiver (1)
• USB Cable (1)
• HDMI®Cable (1)
• AC Power Adapter
• Product documentation
System Requirements
Receiver
To install the Receiver, you must have the following items:
• A display device with one HDMI port (Type A) and one USB port (USB 2.0) available
Compatible Devices
The Receiver connects with devices that run one of the following operating systems:
• 4th Gen Ultrabook with Intel WiDi 4.0 or higher
• Laptop or notebook with Intel WiDi 3.5 or higher
• Smartphone, tablet, or laptop running Windows 8.1 or higher
• Miracast™-enabled Android device

Chapter Two.
Receiver
This chapter explains h
ow to connect the Receiver to an HDTV. Make sure you have all the
contents from the Receiver’s package available before starting.
Connecting the Receiver to an HDTV
It is quite easy and fast
to setup the Receiver
minute.
To connect the Receiver to an HDTV:
1. Get the Receiver,
USB cable
2.
Plug the male connector (smaller end) of the
port labeled "Power".
3. Plug the Receiver into an
available HDMI port on your HDTV.
4.
Plug the male connector (larger end) of the
When Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4
are complete, the hardware should be connected as shown
in the figure below:
5. Turn on the HDTV and set it
to disp
have the Receiver
plugged into
6. Verify that the “Ready To
Connect
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Chapter Two.
Installing the
ow to connect the Receiver to an HDTV. Make sure you have all the
contents from the Receiver’s package available before starting.
Connecting the Receiver to an HDTV
to setup the Receiver
. You can complete the connection in just on
To connect the Receiver to an HDTV:
USB cable
, and HDMI cable from the Receiver’s package.
Plug the male connector (smaller end) of the
USB cable to the Receiver’s
micro
available HDMI port on your HDTV.
Plug the male connector (larger end) of the
USB cable
to a USB port on your HDTV.
are complete, the hardware should be connected as shown
to disp
lay the input from the correct HDMI port (the one you
plugged into
in Step 3).
Connect
” screen appears on the HDTV.
ow to connect the Receiver to an HDTV. Make sure you have all the
. You can complete the connection in just on
e
micro
USB
to a USB port on your HDTV.
are complete, the hardware should be connected as shown
lay the input from the correct HDMI port (the one you

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The Receiver is connected to the HDTV, and it is ready for use.
Note:
lIf you cannot plug the Receiver into an HDMI port on your HDTV (due to component
interference, or a poorly accessible port), use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the
Receiver. The connection is shown in the figure below:
lIf there is no available USB port on your HDTV, you can power the Receiver with an AC
power adapter, as shown below:

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Chapter Three. Setting Up for the
First Time
This chapter explains how to connect the Receiver for the first time to the source device.
There are three source device options: Intel WiDi, Windows 8.1+, and Miracast™.
Note: The Receiver works in the 2.4 GHz wireless band only. Make sure your device is not
connected to a 5 GHz access point (AP) prior to connecting to the Receiver.
Connecting via Intel WiDi App
This section explains how to connect a device running Intel's WiDi application to the
Receiver.
Note: If the device's operating system is Windows 8.1 or higher, go to the next section in this
manual ("Connecting via Windows 8.1+") for connection instructions.
Follow the procedure below to connect your device to the Receiver:
1. Launch the Intel Wireless Display Application on the device. To find the application,
go to Windows Search on the device and search for “Intel WiDi.”
2. The Intel WiDi application scans for available receivers automatically. Select the same
receiver name as seen on the HDTV and click Connect. (The “Connect Automatically”
checkbox is optional.)
Note: If your receiver is found, you can click the Scan button to scan again.

3.
Wait until the Receiver displays a PIN on the HDTV, and a PIN entry
the screen of the WiDi device. Enter the PIN in the PIN entry
and then click Continue.
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Wait until the Receiver displays a PIN on the HDTV, and a PIN entry
box
is displayed
the screen of the WiDi device. Enter the PIN in the PIN entry
box on the WiDi device,
is displayed
on
box on the WiDi device,

4.
The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.
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The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.

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5. A "Connection Successful" screen appears on the device's screen. Click Finished,
and the device’s screen is displayed on the HDTV.
Adjusting the HDTV Picture
If edges of the device screen cannot be seen on the HDTV, you can adjust the cropping
settings.
Follow the steps below to adjust cropping:
1. Go to the Intel WiDi application and click the Settings button to open the Settings page.

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2. Go to the "Picture and Sound" section, and select “Adjust cropping”.
3. Adjust the HDTV picture by clicking “+” (plus) or “-“ (minus).

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WiDi Software Version Support
Make sure the device supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) software version 3.5 or higher.
To find out which version of Intel WiDi the device is running, launch the Intel WiDi application
and click the Help button, and then navigate to the "About Intel®WiDi" section. To obtain
the latest Intel WiDi software and drivers, go to:
http://www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplayupdate; or directly click the Check Intel®WiDi
website for updates link on the page.

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Connecting via Windows 8.1+
This section explains how to connect a device running Windows 8.1 or higher to the
Receiver.
1. From the Windows desktop, go to the Charms menu and select Devices to open the
Devices menu. You can also use the shortcut keys, Windows logo + K.
2. From the Devices menu, click Project.
3. From the Project menu, select Add a wireless display. Windows will search for
available devices.

4. Select an
appropriate Receiver from the
5. Enter the PIN code that is
displayed on the television screen,
continue.
6.
The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.
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appropriate Receiver from the
device list.
displayed on the television screen,
and then c
lick
The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.
lick
Next to

7.
The device has connected to the Receiver.
HDTV.
Note:
If you are running Windows 8.1 and the screens above do not appear, go to
http://www.actiontec.com/widi81
for the latest software update.
Windows 8.1 via the
Windows Update
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The device has connected to the Receiver.
And the device’s screen is displayed on the
If you are running Windows 8.1 and the screens above do not appear, go to
for the latest software update.
Or,
you can update your
Windows Update
application.
And the device’s screen is displayed on the
you can update your

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Connecting via Miracast™
This section explains how to connect a Miracast™-enabled Android device, such as a
smartphone, a tablet, or a game console, to the Receiver. For the best performance, the
Miracast™ device should be running the latest software.
1. On a Miracast™-enabled Android device, locate and open the Wireless Display
Application (check for the application under “Settings”).
Note: The name of the Wireless DisplayApplication depends on the device type and model.
Refer to the device's user manual for more details.
2. The Wireless Display Application scans for available devices. Select the Receiver from
the device list. You may be required to enter a PIN code, which is displayed on the
HDTV screen.
3. Wait for the device to pair with the Receiver. When it does, the device's screen will be
displayed on the HDTV.
Tips for Optimal Performance
For optimal performance, you should keep these rules in mind:
• Keep the Receiver within line-of-sight of the source device. Doing this will help ensure
the Receiver receives the best possible signal.
• The Receiver's optimal wireless range is within 15 feet of the source device. However,
actual range and effectiveness depends on many factors, including other sources of
interference and the building materials used in the surrounding structure.

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Chapter Four. Display and
Control Options
This chapter describes the various display modes and control options that are supported by
the Receiver.
Display Mode
The Receiver supports three display modes when connected with a compatible wireless
display application (Intel WiDi or Windows 8.1 Project, for example). In Windows, press the
Windows logo + Pkeys simultaneously to launch the display options and select the desired
display mode from the options.
lDuplicate
The Duplicate mode is used to display the same content on both the device's screen and
the HDTV simultaneously.
Note: There may be minor delay between the content displayed on the HDTV screen
compared to the device’s screen. This is due to the current state of wireless display
technology.
lExtend
The Extend mode creates a single, extended "screen" between the source device and the
HDTV. When in Extend mode, dragging windows to the right side of the device's screen
displays those windows on the HDTV, while dragging windows to the left of the HDTV
screen displays them back on the device's screen. This mode allows users to display
selected content on the HDTV, while all other windows remain on the device's screen. When
this mode is first selected, the HDTV displays only the Windows desktop.
lSecond Screen Only
The Second Screen Only mode causes the HDTV to be the only display for the device.
You’ll see everything on the connected screen, and your device’s screen will be blank.

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Ultra-Low Delay
The Receiver also supports Ultra-Low Delay mode, which helps reduce end-to-end wireless
display latency. Real-time applications, such as games, can run without noticeable delay
when Ultra-Low Delay mode is enabled on supported devices.
Intel WiDi 3.5 and higher
To activate Ultra-Low Delay on a device running Intel WiDi 3.5 or higher, follow the steps
below:
1. Launch the Intel WiDi application, connect to the Receiver you are using, and then click
the Settings button.
2. On the "Settings" screen, select Current Display Settings.
3. Select Prioritize Speed on the "Quality vs. Speed" section and click the Apply
Settings button. Refer to Intel's support documentation for more information.

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NVIDIA Shield
Follow the steps below to achieve ultra low delay on NVIDIA Shield:
1. Go to "Settings", and then select Miracast.
2. Tap on the toggle switch to turn "Game Mode" on.
Note: The output resolution will reset to 720P once this mode is enabled. Refer to the
device's user manual for more information.
Restore to Default
To restore the Receiver's default factory settings:
1. Power on the Receiver, and wait until the "Ready to Connect" screen appears.
2. Hold down the Receiver's "Reset" button.
3. When the "Reset to Default" screen appears on the HDTV, release the "Reset" button.
The Receiver reboots, and it will be running with its default settings.

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Chapter Five.Configuring and
Upgrading ScreenBeam Mini
Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Configuration Utility allows the configuration and upgrade of
Actiontec ScreenBeam series receivers, by using either P2P wireless or USB flash drive.
There are two versions available: for Windows 8.1 and for Windows 7/8.
Installing ScreenBeam Configuration Utility
Installation in Windows 8.1
lSystem Requirements
Recommended system requirements for installing the ScreenBeam Configuration Utility
(Windows 8.1) are listed below:
• Operating System: Windows 8.1
• CPU: x86, x64, ARM
• Wi-Fi and Graphics Card: Compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1 Project
• Internet connectivity
lInstalling ScreenBeam Configuration Utility
The ScreenBeam Configuration Utility for Windows 8.1 is available on the Microsoft Store.
Follow the procedure below to install the ScreenBeam Configuration Utility:
1. Launch the Microsoft Store application in Windows 8.1.